Jocelyn Added Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM I don't know what I should do to get into environmental engineering. I'm a sophomore in high school and I feel passionate about becoming an environmental engineer. I've already picked my classes for my junior year and I feel like I'm too behind because of my math level (geometry) and it so happens to be that I find science interesting even though I don't excel in it. I choose two science classes such as research chemistry and AP environmental science and the sequential elective of engineering, and algebra 2. I'm currently in an engineering class that my school ... Answers 0
Kim asked Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Added Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:07 PM What type of volunteering can I do to sweeten my college application? I want to apply to Georgia tech for environmental engineering. I feel like I need to do some kind of volunteering to sweeten my application since I???m mostly a B student, is there anything you can recommend I can do to make my application look better? I???m also having a hard time thinking of what kind of volunteering I can do that would be related to the field, thank you! Answers 0
Laura Buker Added Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 8:56 PM How long did it take for you to really feel comfortable in your job? I have a BS and 2 MS in engineering (one in CE/Water Resources and another in Civil/Environmental engineering) and yet I feel dumb and lost at work everyday, to the point of considering a career change. I've been working for a small Land Development company for a little bit over a year and still feel unfit and lost. Daily feelings of impostor syndrome. I 'learn' how to do something and by the time I have to do something similar again I don't really remember how to do it or there are ... Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 9:36 AM So glad you wrote, Laura. There could be a few things at play here, all of which I've experienced at some point in my own career. Only you can determine what mix of the below is actually going on. (1) Size of Transition. I've typically measured the ...
Leena Thomas Added Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 1:34 AM I have a bachelors degree in computer science engineering. Is it possible for me to do masters in any environmental science courses?? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:18 AM Leena, I can answer this from a professional/industry perspective, but not a school administrator perspective so for credit/transfer logistics differ to your school. Absolutely! A foundational degree in computer science eng is applicable in ...
Shaurya Added Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 3:10 AM I'm currently pursuing mechanical engg. But would like to do an m.s in environmental engg. Or environmental sciences. Is it possible and how do I go about it? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:42 PM Hey Shaurya. Yes, it's usually pretty easy to change majors within engineering (Mech E to Env E), especially if you're still a freshman or sophomore - since most of the coursework is the same for those first years. You'll have to check w/ your adviser ...
Lauren, Oakland, CA asked Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Added Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 1:45 PM Problem solving is something that I love Hi Molly, I graduated with a BS in Biology and have been working for a couple years at an energy efficiency consulting firm. I've been thinking about going back to school to get an environmental or civil engineering masters, because problem solving is something that I love. Do you have some suggestions for next steps? Thanks! Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 1:45 PM Hi Lauren, Thanks for writing. It's great that you've gotten some experience and have some good footing to make your next career move. I started as a Bio major as well, and then transferred into env engineering. I'd say school-wise, the difference was ...
Pneuma, Chicago Added Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1:25 PM my friends think becoming an environmental engineer is a good idea I am thinking of being an environmental engineer. Unfortunately some of my friends think it's not the best idea. What do I do??? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1:25 PM Hi Pneuma, I'm not sure why your friends are discouraging you! But, regardless of the reason, it's YOUR career, and not theirs, so you should make the decision for yourself. Of course it's good to get input from people who are knowledgeable - for ...
Nj, Flagstaff Added Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:04 PM What would be beneficial to have on my resume as far as experiences go? Hi, I'm a student at NAU majoring in environmental engineering. What would be beneficial to have on my resume as far as experiences go? Answers 2 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:04 PM Hi NJ, This is a question that lots of students struggle with - especially those students who are academically eligible for many extracurricular experiences. There are three types of experiences you would add to a resume (1) part time jobs during the ...
Jill, San Jose Added Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM Studying for a degree in environmental engineering Hi, going green and be environmentally conscious has always been my thing. I figured why not take it up a notch and pursue a career in environmental engineering. My question is, how are the courses I'm going to have to take in order to become an environmental engineer? How is the gender distribution of the class and vigorousness of the courses? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM Hello Jill. Thanks for writing! These are all excellent questions to think about. Your interest in 'going green' is definitely something that relates to Environmental Engineering. But it also could relate to biology, architecture, politics, agriculture, ...
Swati Dewan , India Added Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM Developing a Job Profile I am currently pursuing an engineering degree in electronics and communication; however I was never really interested in mathematics and computers. I have been a bright student throughout and scored good grades irrespective of the subjects. But now the idea of studying something which I might not seek a career in makes me lose interest and is affecting my grades. I am a second year student. I did not know about this vast application of computing and particularly programming languages applied in ... Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM Swati, You are in an excellent position to be wondering the things you are wondering right now. Thanks for writing. Ironically, I was in a very similar position when I was a student - initially studied biology... and then found myself in Engineering, ...
Danielle, West Palm, FL asked Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Added Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:34 AM Discouraged by Advanced Math Courses Hi Everyone! I've been working on my Ocean Engineering degree and I'm feeling discouraged about actually making threw it. Did anyone else ever feel this way especially when they got to the upper level math courses like differential equations? Any tips or motivation would be AWESOME! Thanks!!! Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:34 AM Danielle, I know exactly how you're feeling about the stressful math. I will never forget my second semester of sophomore year in college when I took Differential Equations. For someone who always prided themselves on being good at math... I sure was no ...
Ta'Lisa, Southfield, MI asked Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:31 AM Preparation to be an Environmental Engineer I would like to be an environmental engineer/scientist. I am in the 7th grade. What should i be doing now besides recycling to prepare myself for college and a career in this field? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:31 AM Ta'Lisa- Recycling is an excellent way to start thinking about how environmental systems work. What you need to do at this point is just what you're doing: ask lots of questions! Perhaps you could ask to go check out your local recycling center and get ...